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The Fusion of Two Giants: Why AI + Quantum Computing Is the Real Revolution
Separately they are impressive. Together they could redefine what it means to be human.Continue reading on Medium »
What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains?
In most cases, hotspot-driven volcanism is relatively sedate, with lava flowing down mountainsides slowly enough that people can walk out of its way. But in a number of locations—Mount Etna, Hawaii, Iceland—lava gets expelled in dramatic fountains that can reach several hundred meters in height. Right now, we're not sure what powers them. However, thanks to a recent set of eruptions at the Kilauea volcano, we have some of the best documentation yet of erupting lava fountains.
China's Starlink links Arctic and Antarctic in satellite video call
China's Guowang satellite network connected Arctic researchers with Antarctica in a video call with less than one second of delay.
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Lake Washington
Swallowing water containing HABs can cause stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. More serious, but less common health effects associated with ...
Blackhawks' Frank Nazar suspended 2 games for check to the head
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday night for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat on Thursday night.
Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
What to think about before making a big ask from your direct reports
As a supervisor, you have some ability to dictate what your direct reports work on. The requests you make should typically fit their job description, though most descriptions have a catchall “other duties as assigned” attached, which is likely to cover you. That said, the jobs you give someone generally have a particular expectation of the skills required, the hours to be worked, and the stress level associated with the tasks. If you’re going to ask someone to do something that far exceeds th
‘I wanted everybody to say Vidyut does action’: Vidyut Jammwal explains why he embraced being typecast in Bollywood before his Hollywood debut as Dhalsim in 'Street Fighter'
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Scripting News: Friday, October 9, 2026
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears.
Anthropic’s Rogue AI Filled Out U.S. Visa Forms, Gave False Homicide Tip to Police
Anthropic said Friday that is AI used the internet to inadvertently fill out government forms with made-up information and also submitted a false homicide crime tip to the Philadelphia police department. Anthropic said police flagged the homicide tip as spam, and Axios reported that Anthropic’s mode
Giant tortoise count hits 183,000 on Seychelles island, study shows
A survey led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) and the University of Exeter found that the identified population is the “highest figure ever recorded for the species.”
People diagnosed with one cancer type 'can get £50,000 payment'
New research has found that those who took precautions could get the help
Saints coach ends AFLW drought with win in final game
‘I should’ve quit earlier.’
Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
Beyond borders
From Congo to Western Sahara, Indian women in peacekeeping
Ella Langley calls off Tulsa concert over ‘security threat’, police say was likely swatting
Police searched the venue twice with K-9 units after a threatening call but found no credible threat or active danger
Which Stocks Have the Biggest Exposure to Anthropic's Growth? - AOL
An Anthropic IPO will boost several companies.
New Trial Compared Muscle Gains in Vegetarians And Meat Eaters. One Difference Stood Out.
Plant-based diets are associated with many long-term health benefits, but for older adults, there may be a potential downside.
APOD: 2026 October 10 – Lunar Farside
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 10… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Lunar Farside Explanation: Tidally locked in synchronous rotation, the Moon always presents its familiar nearside to denizens of planet Earth. From lunar orbit, the Moon’s farside can become familiar, though.
What happens when you don't know your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to their own health.
WA opener limps off injured as Shield toll mounts
Western Australia's Sheffield Shield batting stocks have copped another blow, with Sam Fanning suffering an apparent hamstring injury against Queensland.
‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition
Isaac Brown brings Louisville back from the brink as Cardinals pummel Florida State 44-20
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Isaac Brown ran for a career-high 235 yards and two touchdowns on just 17 carries, including a game-changing 97-yard score, as Louisville rallied to take down Florida State 44-20 on Friday night.
Danny Trejo Says He's Not Pro-ICE After Backlash Over Ben Shapiro Movie
Danny Trejo is making it clear he does NOT back ICE after getting backlash over appearing in Ben Shapiro's controversial movie about immigration enforcement ... and he's only doing his job as a storyteller.
The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch
What has users and large corporations so excited about Jev is TypeSafe’s claim that it works significantly faster and uses far fewer tokens than LLMs.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Double-Door Refrigerator Deals
Samsung 458L, 1 Star refrigerator is available at Rs. 50,240
Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.
Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Liver Disease Risk, Study Finds - Everyday Health
Srour says this could be particularly problematic for MASLD, as many people with the condition don't know they have it, because of a lack of ...
Indiana vs. Nebraska odds: Betting preview, picks, predictions, time for Week 6 college football
The reigning champions take on the undefeated Cornhuskers at noon on Saturday
Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters
Tech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.
Judd Caulfield scores first NHL goal to help the Ducks beat the Jets 5-1
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Rookie Judd Caulfield scored his first NHL goal and added an assist to help the Anaheim Ducks beat Winnipeg 5-1 on Friday night for the Jets
'Pretty Little Liars' Actor Keegan Allen Robbed at Gunpoint in West Hollywood
The "Walker" actor calls on Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to help find the two men that attacked him.
The Desperate Hunt for AI Computing Power Is Upending Silicon Valley
Bitter rivals are forming alliances and executives are having to personally intervene over the scramble for resources to fuel the AI boom.
I've tested dozens of Garmin watches, but Coros' lightweight Pace 4 Pro smartwatch has seriously impressed me
It packs a titanium bezel, sapphire glass, offline maps and 60 hours of GPS into a watch that weighs less than most fitness bands
Mount Batten asbestos mystery leaves beloved Plymouth beach shut
With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.
Sleep Duration Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in T2D – Insights From Daniel Barone, MD
... health conditions, may also be a marker of poor health.” “Those with chronic health problems may [have fatigue], which can cause an increased need ...
How is Mike Norvell still employed? Buyout, leadership uncertainty keeping hot seat coach at Florida State
Norvell's seat hasn't gotten any cooler, but Florida State has been hesitant to make a move
India protest live: Police detain Cockroach leaders, New Delhi in lockdown
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders detained before protest to demand election chief quit.
Where Are The Tripwires
In the Treasury market, the tripwire most often invoked is the yield beyond which lie monsters. Read more here.
Vietnamese Supernatural Horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ Heads to Busan Market With Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Mockingbird Pictures brings Vietnamese horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ to buyers at the Busan market ahead of a Dec. 25 release.
Anthropic AI agents took ‘unintended’ actions on government sites
The inappropriate actions by its agents included submitting a false tip about a murder to Philadelphia police, Anthropic said.
Premier League Soccer: Watch Arsenal vs. Leeds Live from Anywhere - CNET
EPL action returns as the defending champs face Daniel Farke's men.
In 2002, Al Pacino's Only Sci-Fi Movie Predicted The Future With Eerie Accuracy - BGR
Al Pacino's sole sci-fi flick, "S1m0ne," wasn't met with much enthusiasm when it first released, but it accurately predicted this Hollywood trend about AI use.
Response to independent review of mental health, ADHD and Autism in England - RCSLT
RCSLT responds to the final report in the Independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.
Will O'Rourke to miss India series to rehabilitate from hamstring, calf injuries
The New Zealand quick is being rested as a precautionary measure with one eye on the four-Test tour of Australia in December-January
Will US sanction US? Trump turns to Putin for fuel after threatening India
After imposing sky-high tariffs on India and threatening levies up to 100% for purchasing Russian oil, Donald Trump cut a deal with Putin to import Russian diesel to the US. It has only exposed Trump's double standards and US hypocrisy.
CJP protest today: Delhi Police wear body cams to record security deployment
Delhi Police personnel deployed ahead of the CJP protest are wearing body cameras that can record even in low-light conditions. A police personnel explains how the devices could help document incidents during duty and address allegations of manhandling.
BBC World Service - Witness History, The most successful Paralympian in history
Trischa Zorn-Hudson has won 55 Paralympic medals
Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead
Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice.
NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations
NASA on Friday released a much-anticipated "request" to the US commercial space industry to develop private space stations that, as early as 2030, will succeed the International Space Station as a place for astronauts to live in low-Earth orbit. In a cover letter accompanying the 360-page "request for proposals," NASA stated its plan: "This will ensure NASA has a sustained human presence in LEO for crew members to perform science and exploration." Several private companies that have worked for years on designing and developing such stations have been keen to learn exactly what capabilities NAS
Forever chemicals at former Oxfordshire fuel depot 'have been removed'
Barrels of forever chemicals left at a development site have been removed, a developer has said.
Private clinics face crackdown as ADHD and autism diagnoses soar
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it will strengthen legislation in a bid to improve standards and curb over-diagnoses.
Golden State Valkyries reach WNBA Finals: How second-year franchise made unprecedented run
The Valkyries, in just their second season, swept the reigning champion Aces in the semifinals
US hosts ‘productive’ trilateral talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
US envoy Steve Witkoff says renewed negotiations aim to ensure lasting peace before winter approaches.
How to avoid being a ‘meat proxy’ when you use AI
“Meat proxy” is the worst insult you can hurl at me right now. The term, popularized in August 2026 by the software engineer Niklas Gruhn, refers to a person who takes what artificial intelligence generates and passes it on to another person without reading or even thinking about the output first. As someone who takes pride in my independent thinking, that is the biggest insult I could imagine receiving, if people thought I was operating under AI’s instructions. It’s easy to look down on peop
Sofia Vergara shares cryptic post on ‘narcissistic men’ after Joe Manganiello’s memoir claims
The 'Modern Family' actress reshared a post featuring her son, Manolo Vergara, that discussed the differences between the characteristics of a 'good man' and a 'narcissistic man'
PC Shipments Fell 20%. AI Is Part of the Reason, Not the Whole Story
What the research firm actually said, and what the headlines skipped.Continue reading on Medium »
New smartwatch tracks sodium, potassium in 165-minute field test
Japanese researchers develop a wearable sweat sensor that tracks sodium- and potassium-responsive signals wirelessly.
New missile delivered for system that recorded over 10,000 interceptions
Raytheon-Rafael facility in Arkansas has delivered its first fully American-made Tamir interceptor to the Israel Missile Defense Organization.
Seeking help is a sign of strength, says Ong Ye Kung as Singapore steps up mental health support
In light of World Mental Health Day on Saturday (Oct 10), Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung has a message for Singaporeans — seeking help is not something to fear, but a sign of strength. Noting the rise of mental health challenges globally, particularly in young people, the minister shared that hospi
Kyle Busch's life celebrated in ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway
The NASCAR community and more than 10,000 race fans celebrated the life of the late Kyle Busch during an uplifting ceremony Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
UK accused of giving people of Gaza false hope over new refugee safe route
Only ‘very small number’ of people already in Lebanon or Jordan will be referred, says organisation running scheme
3 expensive ISA mistakes you could be making today
A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a fantastic way to build wealth. But Ken Hall highlights the big mistakes investors make that could cost them dearly.
Dolly Parton shares heartfelt message for music educators in posthumous video weeks after death
The 'Jolene' singer thanked music teachers for their passion, care and patience in posthumous video weeks after her death.